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Borago (Boraginaceae) 3:490 |
Borago
officinalis (Borage) is a common weed that is also commonly
grown domestically. Its blue flowers superficially resemble
Solanum
flowers in general shape and the way that the anthers are appressed
to the style. However, the ovaries of Solanum are completely
fused, whereas Borago has four separate carpels (see picture)
The plant is a robust herb covered in stiff hairs, giving the plant
a distinctly rough texture. The leaves are 4-20cm long and 2-7 cm
wide.
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